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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.92, 1,603.56 and 549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.92, 1,603.56 and 549 is: 822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.92 : 1,603.56 = 549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.92/1,603.56 = 549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.92x = 1,603.56 × 549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.92x = 880,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,354.44/1,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.82

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